Devoted to Christian Prayer
My aunt Josie, Lord rest her blessed soul was one of the holiest women I have ever known. When she passed away, I was given her prayerbook as a gift. It is one of my most cherished holy items. In it, I found over fifty Mass cards from the funerals she attended over the years, […]
Collecting old prayer books I love to collect old books, especially rare prayer books because they are a treasure trove of lost words to God. If you have a prayer book handed down from generation to generation, consider yourself blessed. Some of the prayers found in these books may have been recited thousands of times […]
The next seven prayers to the Holy Ghost were found in a 1940’ era prayer book given to my wife by her Polish father. I’ve tried to keep them as close to their original form as they are amazing ‘as is.’ This one is used to purify our hearts after a trial in our lives […]
I felt inspired to write this small prayer after reading a section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church on Vitican.va. Part two, Chapter three, article eight, line 116. Right after it mentions “Jesus promises the coming of the Holy Spirit.” and “He might immediately give the Holy Spirit by “breathing” on his disciples? Oh Holy Spirit, Spirit […]
Saint Lucy or Saint Lucia, was a Christian martyr who died during the Diocletianic Persecution. She is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Orthodox Churches. She is one of eight women along with the Blessed Virgin Mary who are commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass. Her feast […]
Catholics around the world pray this Novena from St. Andrew’s Day 30th November to 24th December. While others prefer the more classic 9-day Christmas Novena began on 16th December. As I always say, “there is no wrong way to pray, just pray.” Say every day Hail, and blessed be the hour and moment at which […]
This is the second time I am using a prayer to the Holy Spirit from Saint Augustine (shown in a painting by Philippe de Champaigne). A person who influenced Christianity in a profound way through is writing, miracles and deeds. This prayer survived almost 1600 years and continues to be read by Christians all over […]
Padre Pio from in Pietrelcina, southern Italy, also known as Saint Pio of Pietrelcina. He died in 1968 when I was six. Padre Pio became famous for presenting stigmata for most of his life, thereby generating much interest in the Catholic community. He was both beatified (1999) and canonized (2002) by Pope John Paul II. “Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. […]
I was taught this prayer as I prepared for my confirmation many years ago. The Catholic Brothers in my school (shown above) were convinced, as I’ve said before, that the Holy Spirit is the leader (boss) of our soul. So, if we just “shut up and listen to Him and, do what we are told,” […]
Hymn Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing.You reign now in splendor with Jesus our king.Ave, ave, ave, Maria!Ave, ave, Maria!In heaven the blessed your glory proclaim, On earth we your children invoke your sweet name.Ave, ave, ave, Maria!Ave, ave, Maria! Novena Prayer Leader: Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them […]
Again, I am just a non-ordained ordinary member of the church, so the following observations are my own conclusions while researching the prayers for this book. There is a common thread that runs through Christian writing. Sort of a common denominator of the best writers that I have access to. It goes something like this: […]
Our life is filled with hurdles: challenges that need to be accomplished, choices that need to be made, and walls that need to be torn down. Let the Holy Spirit be your Person of influence, be your wingMan, be your Super Power. Ask the Holy Spirit to join you in the morning, be with you […]
This wonderful prayer is part of the 9th day of the St. Augustine of Hippo Novena. Aurelius Augustinus was born in 354 and is one of the Latin Fathers of the Church and maybe one of the essential Christian founders along with St Paul and St Luke. His teachings are responsible for a great deal […]
Cardinal John Henry Newman wrote this holy prayer. What’s interesting is that Saint John Henry did not start as a Catholic but switched after he learned that the Roman Catholic Church was in the closest continuity with the Church that Jesus established. He was canonized as a saint in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI. Lead, […]
